Ranking of Popular Magic Tricks
Magic tricks are a popular attraction at all kinds of events.
Even if you’re not a professional magician, there are plenty of popular tricks that, with a bit of practice, will make the audience go “Wow!”.
In this article, we’ll introduce these popular magic tricks in a ranked list.
If you’re considering performing magic at an event, be sure to use this as a reference!
Simple tricks are suitable for all ages, so they’re also recommended for kids interested in magic.
Experience the joy of amazing and entertaining everyone with your own skills!
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Top 10 Most Popular Magic Tricks (1–10)
A pencil is cut in half and then restored.8rank/position
It’s a magic trick where a long pencil in a box instantly snaps in half just by sliding the box, and then returns to normal just by sliding it back.
The secret is in the box.
Inside, the box is divided into three compartments, and the sections on both sides are cut out.
Then you build an outer box around that.
Once the box is made, place the two halves of a cut pencil in the upper and lower boxes, and put the long pencil in the middle compartment—that’s it! As long as the box is well made, there’s no special technique needed for the trick, so give it a try!
The coin placed in the hat disappears.9rank/position
A great trick for people who usually wear caps is a magic trick where a coin placed in a hat disappears.
All you need for this trick is a 500-yen coin and a cap.
First, turn the cap upside down and put the 500-yen coin inside.
Then turn the cap over again and make it look like you’ve transferred the coin into your palm.
In reality, you hide the coin in the space along the cap’s brim and don’t move it to your hand.
Finally, when you show your palm, it looks as if the 500-yen coin has vanished.
The middle finger moves toward the little finger.10rank/position
It’s a mysterious magic trick where you seem to remove your middle finger and attach it to where your pinky is.
In reality, the finger that looks like it’s removed at the start isn’t the right hand’s middle finger—it’s the left hand’s middle finger.
At the same time, the right hand’s pinky is bent back toward the back of the hand and hidden at an angle where it can’t be seen.
If you watch it a few times, you’ll notice that unnatural part and figure out the secret, but on first viewing you won’t understand what’s happening and it feels astonishing! Practice in front of a mirror and show it off to your friends!
Magic/Conjuring Popular Tricks Ranking (11–20)
coin change11rank/position
Coin change is the perfect magic trick for those sudden challenges at drinking parties.
You can perform it with coins on hand, so anyone can try it anytime.
The key is quick hand movements, but with a bit of practice, it’s easy to master.
It’s sure to become your trump card when you want to surprise everyone on the spot.
It’s great because you can share and enjoy that moment when the atmosphere in the room suddenly shifts.
It’s a magic trick worth remembering—one that enriches communication—that’s coin change!
Guessing numbers with dice12rank/position
Be sure to check out this number-guessing magic trick with dice, too.
First, prepare two regular dice.
Hand them to a spectator, then turn your back.
Have them roll the dice and add the two faces.
Next, have them add the opposite face of either one die, then roll once more and add that result as well.
After that, with a bit of showmanship as if you’re sensing their thoughts, simply add 7 to the faces currently showing on the dice and you’ll have the answer.
It’s obvious if you calmly think it through assuming you know the arrangement of pips on dice, but when performed right in front of people, they often won’t notice and will be pleasantly surprised.
Rope escape magic13rank/position
If you want to amaze your friends with a simple trick, the Rope Escape Magic is perfect.
You only need two items: a string and a handkerchief.
Interlace your fingers tightly, tie both thumbs firmly with the string, and cover your hands with the handkerchief to hide them.
The key is to pull on the string with your thumbs while tying, leaving just a bit of slack.
It looks securely tied, but you can actually slip your hands out.
Fan your hands a little and say, “Whew, it’s a bit hot,” and you’ll start hearing, “Wait, did you get out?” along with murmurs and laughter.
It’s a trick anyone can master quickly—ideal for beginners.
Self-working card revelation in the style of a flower fortune (hana-uranai)14rank/position
Even simple is fine—this is a must-see for anyone who wants to perform magic themselves! Card magic often has the image of something you master only after years of training.
But in fact, there are plenty of tricks that even beginners can do easily once they learn the method.
Some of them do require setting up the deck in advance, but the tricks I’m introducing here don’t need any of that hassle.
They’re classic “guess the card your spectator chose” routines—learn them and show them off at year-end parties and gatherings!